Fragrance comparison

Black Cherry vs Exalted

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Cherry

Adopt Parfums

4.1937 votes

Rank #7,058 CherryPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,847 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Cherry5/7

Exalted2/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Cherry
Community sentiment: Black Cherry
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Black Cherry
Versatility: Black Cherry
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Cherry

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black CherryAdopt Parfums

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 70%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerBlack CherryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerBlack CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value16

Category winnerBlack CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseVioletGeranium

Base

CherryVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerBlack CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,058

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#29,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlack CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cherry by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Violet and Geranium; base notes are Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.

Reviews →

Exalted opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and snap-crisp green tomato leaf. As the initial citrus sting quietens down on skin, a thick heart of tuberose and orange blossom takes over the room. Soft violet and powdery iris cushion the heavy white florals, adding a cool, slightly chalky texture. …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Cherry or Exalted?

Black Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Cherry is rated 4.19/5 from 37 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Black Cherry for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cherry or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Black Cherry 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cherry or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Black Cherry 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cherry and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Rose.

Is Black Cherry or Exalted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Exalted is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Cherry is the stronger pick. Black Cherry suits evening wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cherry and Exalted?

Black Cherry has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Exalted has top notes of Orange, Green Accord, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Iris and Cloves, a base of Honey, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.